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Exercise Details

Target Muscle Group

Calves

Equipment Required

Barbell

Experience Level

Beginner

Force Type

Push

Secondary Muscles

Forearm

Exercise Description

The seated barbell calf raise builds bigger, stronger calf muscles. It targets your calves in a seated position for better control and muscle focus.

How To

1. Sit on a bench with feet flat on floor, shoulder-width apart 2. Place a barbell across your thighs, just above your knees, and grip it with both hands 3. Keep your core tight and slowly raise your heels as high as possible during the seated barbell calf raise 4. Squeeze your calves at the top for 1-2 seconds 5. Lower your heels back down slowly and repeat the seated barbell calf raise movement

Form Tips

• Keep the barbell stable on your thighs throughout the seated barbell calf raise • Focus on controlled movement - don't bounce at the bottom • Squeeze your calves hard at the top of each rep during the seated barbell calf raise • Keep your knees in the same position throughout the entire movement

Common Mistakes

• Using too much weight and losing control of the barbell during the seated barbell calf raise • Moving too fast and bouncing at the bottom instead of controlled reps • Not getting full range of motion - go as high and low as possible in the seated barbell calf raise

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